I’ve been sharing the quiz I wrote for one of the two pubs we go to, The New Inn in Kewstoke. Here are the answer:
History and Geography
- Which German nobleman invented the Zeppelin? Count von Zeppelin
- Who was the first president of the USA? George Washington
- How many wives did Henry VIII have? 6
- In which city was the Titanic built? Belfast
- What was the name of Napoleon Bonaparte’s first wife? Josephine
- How many children did Queen Victoria have? 9
- What structure did the Romans build along the northern frontier of the Roman Empire in Britain? Hadrian’s wall
- In which century was the Battle of Sedgemoor fought at Weston Zoyland near Bridgwater? 17th century – 1685
- Who reputedly burnt the cakes while hiding from the Danes near Athelney in the Somerset levels? Alfred
- True or false – Isambard Kingdom Brunel and his family lived in Weston-super-Mare in Swiss Villa. True
- What was the former name of New York? New Amsterdam
- Which country was formerly called Ceylon? Sri Lanka
- Which city was the capital of Australia from 1901 to 1927? Melbourne
- What is the capital of Turkey? Ankara
- What is the national animal of China? Giant panda
- Which is the largest desert on earth? Sahara
- On which continent can you find Sierra Leone? Africa
- Through which capital city does the River Liffey river flow? Dublin
- What is the third largest country in Europe after Russia and Ukraine? France
- In which country is Krakow? Poland
Really brain storming. 🌹🙏
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